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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.85, 1,443.36 and 626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.85, 1,443.36 and 626.31 is: 864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.85 : 1,443.36 = 626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.85/1,443.36 = 626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.85x = 1,443.36 × 626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.85x = 903,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,990.80/1,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.36

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